Natural Disasters in Midland, TX
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
26.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 98.3 |
| Winter Weather | 95.9 |
| Wildfire | 93.1 |
| Drought | 92.2 |
| Tornado | 91.4 |
| Lightning | 71.9 |
| Cold Wave | 65.9 |
| Heat Wave | 65.7 |
| Strong Wind | 59.8 |
| Hurricane | 38.4 |
| Earthquake | 37.4 |
| Ice Storm | 30.7 |
| Landslide | 1.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
15
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
Feb 2021
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 1, 2008 | Fire | PRICE FIRE |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jan 11, 2006 | Fire | EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT |
| Sep 24, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
| Sep 21, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE RITA |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Fire | EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Drought | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD |
| Sep 9, 1992 | Severe Storm | EXCESSIVE RAIN & HAIL |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
286
Total IA Distributed
$1,683,628
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4586 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4485 | 284 | $1,683,628 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$390
Avg Claim Payout
$390
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,431
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1999 | Fire | 1 | $3,431 |
Midland has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, winter weather, wildfire. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,431 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,683,628 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.